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RICO J. PUNO Passes Away At 65

Renuel Fallore

Posted at October 30, 2018

Veteran singer Rico J. Puno has passed away at 65. The sad news was confirmed by his sister-in-law Anna Puno on Instagram. She wrote “I am seized with deep emotional shock when I found out that our OPM King - Kuya Rico J. Puno has passed away this morning”.

The singer hailed as the "Total Entertainer" underwent a triple bypass operation back in 2015, He continued performing despite his heart condition and was set to do a concert called "Sana Tatlo Ang Puso Ko" with comediennes Marissa Sanchez and Giselle Sanchez this November.

His colleagues in the entertainment industry like Zsa Zsa Padilla, Lea Zalonga, and Martin Nievera were saddened by the news of his death.

R.I.P Rico J Puno.
A kind and humble man. You will always be rememberd for the great music you blessed us with. If it wasn’t for your song “May Bukas Pa” I would not be where I am today.
Love and Prayers to family and friends 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/KJBbCm11qp